Training Goes On

So I've been so busy with normal day life and training that I have not posted here in awhile.

I am happy to report that I am growing stronger in my running. I have shaved a good 30 seconds off of my normal pace. I love looking back at my runs from last year and seeing how far I have come.

I am really enjoying group runs and training with a coach (RunnerDude's Fitness). I think that has also helped me grow stronger. When I was training for my first half last year I would just run different distances. I never did any speed or hill work. My training plan from my coach this time around includes all kinds of different runs (tempo, progression, hills, etc.). I love the variety and the way it pushes me to go beyond what I thought was possible. You got to love that.

I am doing a photo a day for a year for 2014. So of course some of them include running. So here are a couple for your viewing pleasure.

Jan 18: Group Run with RunnerDude's Fitness.
We ran for #megsmiles, #megmiles

Jan 20: My strongest average pace yet.
I was proud to dedicate it to Martin Luther King Jr.

Feb 17: We got some snow in NC so many of the trails were icy.
So I decided to complete my Mom's Run This Town Winter Virtual
at the local park. I did 4 laps to make it a 10K race. I thought it
fitting for the theme of  "Start Your Engines". Laps like in a car race. 

Feb 24: Running some staggered hill repeats at lunch.

Feb 26: Had a wonderful group run. I had a 50 minute progression run
and ran my fastest mile yet. Then went out for pizza with some of the other
runners. I'm loving the team/group aspect.

 I just got new running shoes so I will be reviewing those shortly.